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The only issue with the Werner is that it weighs about a third more than the Little Giant. Been carrying one for two years now. Johnnyreno has what I think may be the optimum which is a telescoping that also is hinged in a way that can be a step ladder. Have to get the brand and buy location; it may be the optimum I've seen for packed convenience and weight.

Getting inspired to get over to get out an start cleaning and buffing my Cornerstone. Have purchased a small pressure washer with foam cannon, a new Flex Random Orbital Buffer, plenty of Meguair's#205 polishing compound, 3 cans of Collinite Double Carborundum Wax, and have completed my homemade de-ionizer and loaded it with resin. I am loaded for BEAR!

When I get done, you ar going to need these ->

Now I have to get out the Little Giant Ladder and bring along a large economy bottle of Aleve!!

Not sure I mind the weight so much as the Werners, in my opinion don't store very well underneath (at least for full timers), and I ended up carrying mine in the pickup bed, which most don't have the option. Looking at this telescoping option, it looked to be 10" thick X 2.5' long X 16" wide. Nice for storage underneath.

The Werners are very heavy compared to the Little Giant, but cost a third less. I also found that they need a shot of silicone often to slide easily.

Not sure I mind the weight so much as the Werners, in my opinion don't store very well underneath (at least for full timers), and I ended up carrying mine in the pickup bed, which most don't have the option. Looking at this telescoping option, it looked to be 10" thick X 2.5' long X 16" wide. Nice for storage underneath.

The Werners are very heavy compared to the Little Giant, but cost a third less. I also found that they need a shot of silicone often to slide easily.

Costco has been selling the Little Giant model I bought for less than $200 lately. When I bought mine, it was on sale for $129, less than a lot of the alternatives. I originally thought about one of the telescoping ladders but had some concerns about their reliability. I am not a small person and had some doubts about the strength of the pins they use to hold the rungs.

I also wanted a ladder that was usable as an A frame so that it could free stand next to the coach when washing windows and the exterior of the coach. So far, the one I purchased has been perfect.: Light, Strong, and extremely easy to set up and take down.

When stored, it takes up about 1/4 of one of my slides. However, I am able to store buckets and the like in between the rungs as it lays on the slide.

Oh - I do not own stock in Little Giant or a distributorship. I just am a happy owner.

You guys are right that the Werner is big and weighs a ton. I keep mine at the garage at the house for when I wash the RV, but I never take it with me. I have a small collapsible aluminum ladder I keep in the basement storage.